Zonar,
the leader in smart fleet management technology, today announced Zonar
ConnectTM, a next-generation tablet and software ecosystem
that empowers commercial fleets to take greater control of their
operations. Connect
allows fleets to seamlessly enter the next era in fleet management
technology using a smart fleet platform which is faster, more
responsive, readily customizable and more user-friendly than current
solutions in the commercial fleet marketplace. This ruggedized,
high-performance, easy-to-use tablet delivers management tools for
commercial vehicle operations including compliance, safety and
efficiency monitoring.

“We are entering an age in connected commercial vehicles where the
capabilities go beyond the individual vehicle and extend to fleet
management and industry decisions regarding job bidding, safety,
efficiency and compliance,” said Ian McKerlich, President of Zonar.
“Connect is designed to exceed industry needs with Electronic Logging
Device (ELD) readiness, Electronic Verified Inspection Reporting (EVIR)
and a growing number of apps built in a scalable environment to address
needs further down the road. We believe that Connect is the path forward
for designing and delivering the next generation of solutions for the
smart fleet management era.”

Connect is always connected whether it is docked or undocked,
representing a significant milestone in smart fleet management. For
example, a driver can submit a completed EVIR inspection back to
dispatch without returning to the cab of the truck. The tablet-based
platform further connects vehicles, driver/operators and fleet managers
with critical information such as vehicle health, efficiency, driver
hours of service, performance, data capture, compliance, safety and
asset utilization.

“Just as smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives,
you soon won’t be able to run your fleet operations efficiently without
a smart fleet technology like Connect,” said Brett Brinton, co-founder
and CEO of Zonar. “Connect will help operators manage their fleets more
effectively as technology changes with hardware that supports
over-the-air updates to give them greater flexibility and scalability to
grow.”

Connect has the ease of use of everyday consumer devices with the power
and ruggedization needed for commercial vehicles. With it, drivers and
operators can streamline daily tasks, such as pre- and post-trip
inspections; hours of service logging with Roadside ViewTM
for compliance inspections; communicating with fleet management;
documenting deliveries; navigating routes and — in the case of passenger
services — verifying ridership. The tablet also equips drivers and
operators with tools that ensure adherence to a broad range of safety
and compliance regulations.

Key features:

Powered by a Quad-Core processor, 2GB of built-in memory and 32GB of
storage for enhanced speed and responsiveness

“Zonar Connect tablet and platform represent an extremely compelling
offer for fleet managers across a variety of industry verticals,” said
Clem Driscoll, president of consulting and research firm C.J. Driscoll &
Associates. “It’s a very rugged, state-of-the-art piece of hardware
connected to a software ecosystem that offers new flexibility for
customers to add third-party apps and upgrade easily as technology
advances. It’s clear that Zonar listened to customers and upgraded an
already-compelling product based on what they learned.”

Founded in 2001, Zonar has pioneered smart fleet management technology
by providing innovative technology that has changed fleet operations in
the vocational, pupil and commercial trucking industries. With a unique
focus on this field, the Company offers a complete suite of solutions
and specialized platforms for our customers in multiple markets. Our
patented, award-winning technology keeps fleet owners and managers
connected to their fleets and drivers to dispatchers. Headquartered in
Seattle, Zonar also has a Technology Development Center in downtown
Seattle, a regional office in Cincinnati, and a distribution center
outside of Atlanta. For more information about Zonar Systems, go to www.zonarsystems.com.